Buffalo Bulls at Miami (OH) RedHawks
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Miami (Ohio) beats Buffalo 23-10 to clinch berth in MAC championship game
The RedHawks (9-2, 6-1) will play in the title game for the first time since 2019. Miami plays at Ball State on Nov. 25 in a regular-season finale before taking on West Division winner Toledo at Detroit’s Ford Field on Dec. 2.
Receiver Javon Tracy had multiple big plays during Miami scoring drives. His 22-yard catch while he was being upended was part of drive that ended with Amos’ 30-yard score and a 10-3 lead after a Bulls field goal on the final play of the half.
Tracy also had a 37-yard catch leading to a field goal for a 13-3 lead in the third quarter. His 52-yard tackle-breaking reception to the Buffalo 2 set up Amos’ second TD for a 20-10 lead early in the fourth.
Tracy finished with five receptions from Aveon Smith for 123 yards. Graham Nicholson kicked three field goals.
Buffalo nearly got within one score of Miami with under three minutes remaining when Cole Snyder and Marlyn Johnson combined on an 80-yard pass play. But Michael Dowell caught Johnson just before the goal line and dislodged the ball. A Bulls player tried to recover it in the end zone by was ruled out of bounds for a touchback.
Buffalo's lone touchdown came on CJ Ogbonna's 3-yard run after the Bulls got a second chance following an offsides on a field-goal attempt.
Buffalo finishes its season at home against Eastern Michigan on Tuesday.
How To Watch
How can I watch Buffalo Bulls vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks?
- TV Channel: Bulls at RedHawks 2021 College Football, week 12, is broadcasted on ESPN2.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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FG | 2nd Period 8:45 | Graham Nicholson 25 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:50 | Rashad Amos 30 Yd Run (Graham Nicholson Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Alex McNulty 48 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 9:47 | Graham Nicholson 37 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 2:14 | CJ Ogbonna 3 Yd Run (Alex McNulty Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:45 | Rashad Amos 2 Yd Run (Graham Nicholson Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 3:11 | Graham Nicholson 23 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 BUFF |
 M-OH |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1st Downs | 13 |
| 7-17 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-12 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 278 | Total Yards | 326 |
| 147 | Passing | 146 |
| 7-17 | Comp-Att | 9-16 |
| 8.6 | Yards per pass | 9.1 |
| 131 | Rushing | 180 |
| 44 | Rushing Attempts | 36 |
| 3.0 | Yards per rush | 5.0 |
| 2-13 | Penalties | 2-15 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 30:08 | Possession | 29:52 |
Game Information
Location: Oxford, OH
Attendance: 7,561 · Capacity:
Mid-American - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 11-3 | 7-1 |
| Ohio | 10-3 | 6-2 |
| Bowling Green | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Buffalo | 3-9 | 3-5 |
| Akron | 2-10 | 1-7 |
| Kent State | 1-11 | 0-8 |
Mid-American - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 11-3 | 8-0 |
| Northern Illinois | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Eastern Michigan | 6-7 | 4-4 |
| Western Michigan | 4-8 | 3-5 |
| Ball State | 4-8 | 3-5 |
| Central Michigan | 5-7 | 3-5 |
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